Lexington Park, MD

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Lexington Park, MD is a census-designated place in St. Mary's County with about 12,000 residents, and most addresses use ZIP code 20653. It was founded in 1943 for Naval Air Station Patuxent River and takes its name from the USS Lexington. Locals once called the area Jarboesville.

Today, the base is known for training astronauts, including John Glenn and Alan Shepard. The Thomas Johnson Bridge, which opened in 1977, links the area to Calvert County across the Patuxent River. Route 235 (Three Notch Road) is lined with shopping centers, restaurants, and offices.

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, found on Three Notch Road, covers the history of flight testing at the base. Neighborhoods such as Town Creek and Green View Knolls give buyers several parts of Lexington Park, MD to explore.

Townhome communities near Route 235 and Great Mills Road are popular with buyers who want low upkeep and a short drive to the gates.

Single family neighborhoods offer ranchers, split levels, and colonials, with a mix of older and newer construction.

Newer subdivisions toward the edges of town offer larger homes, often with an HOA.

Lexington Park is unincorporated, so homes pay St. Mary's County and state property taxes only.

Prices shift with the season, supply, and base hiring. Ask us for recent sales near the homes you like instead of relying on old averages.

Near the Base Gates

Homes and townhomes close to Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Route 235 Corridor

Neighborhoods close to shopping, dining, and services.

Great Mills Road Area

Residential streets heading toward Great Mills and the schools there.

Toward the Bay

Neighborhoods east of Route 235 toward the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

Newer Subdivisions

Larger, newer homes on the edges of Lexington Park.

Public Schools

St. Mary's County Public Schools serves Lexington Park, MD. Elementary, middle and high schools are spread across the Lexington Park area and nearby Great Mills, and a few private and charter options sit close by.

Schools in the Lexington Park area include:

This list shows examples only and does not promise a school for every address. Before you buy, check the exact property address with St. Mary's County Public Schools to confirm the assigned schools.

Private and Alternative

Private and faith based schools operate around St. Mary's County, and some charter options are close by in Great Mills. Reach out to each school for admissions, tuition and transportation information.

Colleges

Shopping and Restaurants

Shopping centers, grocery stores and restaurants stretch along Route 235 in Lexington Park, MD. Local seafood spots and summer crab feasts are a regular part of dining out, and the Chesapeake Bay side of town hosts seasonal festivities.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Elms Beach Park gives Lexington Park, MD about 500 feet of shoreline for swimming, picnicking and fishing, plus picnic pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms and ample parking. The Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River nearby also suit fishing, boating and kayaking, and Point Lookout State Park at the southern tip of the county offers fishing piers, beaches and camping.

Entertainment and Community Activities

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum shows off test aircraft tied to the base. Air shows when scheduled, county fairs and waterfront festivals fill the calendar, and the Merchant Marine school sits only about 5 to 10 minutes from Lexington Park, MD.

Major Roads

Route 235 is the main road through Lexington Park, MD and heads north toward California and Mechanicsville. Route 246 and Great Mills Road connect neighborhoods, and Route 5 leads toward Leonardtown. The Thomas Johnson Bridge, opened in 1977, carries traffic over the Patuxent River toward Solomons.

Nearby Communities

• California: Shopping and newer homes just north.
• Great Mills: Neighborhoods to the southwest.
• Leonardtown: The county seat to the west.
• Hollywood: Rural and waterfront homes to the north.
• St. Mary's City: The historic first capital to the south.
• Solomons: A waterfront town across the Patuxent.

Commuting and Employment

Naval Air Station Patuxent River and nearby defense contractors are the main employers. Expect heavier traffic near the gates at shift changes.

Public Transportation and Airports

St. Mary's Transit System (STS) runs local routes. St. Mary's County Regional Airport in California serves private planes. Reagan National, BWI Marshall, and Dulles are within driving range.

1. Next to the Base

NAS Patuxent River has three gates reached from Maryland Route 235 in Lexington Park, MD. Buyers who regularly need the base can compare routes to the gate they will use.

2. Wide Price Range

The median home value is about $205,000, and listings commonly run from $100,000 to $450,000 and up. Townhomes and single family homes give buyers several budgets to work with.

3. Everyday Convenience

The commercial area along Route 235 and Great Mills Road keeps shopping and daily services close. California and Great Mills sit right beside Lexington Park, MD.

4. Bay and River Nearby

Elms Beach Waterfront Park, John G. Lancaster Park and other county parks bring recreation close to home, with the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River nearby.

5. Aviation History

The area grew up around NAS Patuxent River, commissioned in 1943. Aircraft activity is part of daily life, so visit a street at different times of day before you decide.

6. Good Fit for PCS Moves

Detached homes, townhomes, established streets and newer construction suit a tight timeline. Before an offer, check the roof, HVAC and HOA documents, and verify school assignments for the exact address.